007 Goes Home

After Casino Royale opted to film at Prague's Barrandov Studios, the next James Bond movie will reportedly return to its traditional home at Pinewood Studios in England.

According to MI6.co.uk, "Barrandov did put in a strong bid to host Bond 22, but the potential cost savings, which were attractive for the Casino Royale production, did not outweigh the advantages of shooting at Pinewood this time around." The site claims EON Prods. and Pinewood sealed the deal during the recent Cannes film festival.

Outside of on-location shooting, production will take place at the famed 007 Stage, which was recently rebuilt after it was destroyed by fire last year.

MI6 adds that pre-production and set construction for Bond 22 will begin at Pinewood in late 2007 for a January 2008 start date.